WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that Charlotte and Meridian Township fire departments will receive a total of $977,861 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program.

“Our firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities,” said Senator Stabenow. “These new resources will help keep the public safe and give our first responders the equipment they need to do their jobs more safely and effectively.” 

“Firefighters play an essential role in our communities and work tirelessly to protect Michiganders’ lives and property,” said Senator Peters. “This funding will ensure that fire departments have the federal resources they need to keep our communities safe and to do their jobs safely and effectively.” 

• Charlotte will receive $714,843 to purchase new air pack systems for 5 local fire departments.
• Meridian Township Fire Department will receive $263,018 to purchase new self-contained breathing apparatuses. 

More information about this grant can be found at: https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/firefighters.  

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Senators Stabenow and Peters Announce More Than $400,000 for UP Fire Departments 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that several UP fire departments will receive a total of $467,830 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. 

“Our firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities,” said Senator Stabenow. “These new resources will help keep the public safe and give our first responders the equipment they need to do their jobs more safely and effectively.” 

“Firefighters play an essential role in our communities and work tirelessly to protect Michiganders’ lives and property,” said Senator Peters. “This funding will ensure that fire departments have the federal resources they need to keep our communities safe and to do their jobs safely and effectively.” 

• Ahmeek Fire Department will receive $37,830 to purchase turnout gear and jaws of life equipment.
• Laurium Village will receive $330,000 to purchase turnout gear.
• Osceola Township will receive $100,000 to improve operations and safety. 

More information about these grants can be found at: https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/firefighters.  

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Senators Stabenow and Peters Announce Over $1 Million for Flint and Saginaw Bay Area Fire Departments 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that several Flint and Saginaw Bay area fire departments will receive a total of $1,247,542 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. 

“Our firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities,” said Senator Stabenow. “These new resources will help keep the public safe and give our first responders the equipment they need to do their jobs more safely and effectively.” 

“Firefighters play an essential role in our communities and work tirelessly to protect Michiganders’ lives and property,” said Senator Peters. “This funding will ensure that fire departments have the federal resources they need to keep our communities safe and to do their jobs safely and effectively.” 

• Ogemaw Fire Department will receive $92,542 to purchase turnout gear for several township fire departments.
• Chesaning Brady Fire Department will receive $197,143 to replace outdated self-contained breathing apparatuses, which are vital to the health and safety of the firefighters.
• Pinconning Fraser Fire Department will receive $957,857 to replace its current ladder truck and improve firefighter safety, including the Fire and Emergency Medical Service in Northern Bay and Arenac Counties and the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. 

More information about these grants can be found at: https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/firefighters.  

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Senators Stabenow and Peters Announce Over $780,000 for Beaver Creek Area Fire Departments 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will award Beaver Creek Township $784,034 to purchase self-contained breathing apparatuses for several fire departments in the region. The funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. 

“Our firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities,” said Senator Stabenow. “These new resources will help keep the public safe and give our first responders the equipment they need to do their jobs more safely and effectively.” 

“Firefighters play an essential role in our communities and work tirelessly to protect Michiganders’ lives and property,” said Senator Peters. “This funding will ensure that fire departments have the federal resources they need to keep our communities safe and to do their jobs safely and effectively.” 

More information about this grants can be found at: https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/firefighters.  

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Senators Stabenow and Peters Announce Over $600,000 for Southeast Michigan Fire Departments 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that several Southeast Michigan fire departments will receive a total of $689,407 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Fire Prevention and Safety Grant programs. 

“Our firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our families, homes, and communities,” said Senator Stabenow. “These new resources will help keep the public safe and give our first responders the training and equipment they need to do their jobs more safely and effectively.” 

“Firefighters play an essential role in our communities and work tirelessly to protect Michiganders’ lives and property,” said Senator Peters. “This funding will ensure that fire departments have the federal resources they need to keep our communities safe and to do their jobs safely and effectively.” 

• City of Auburn Hills will receive $69,091 to purchase new self-contained breathing apparatuses.
• Bloomfield Township will receive $133,427 to purchase physical and cancer screenings and implement a fitness program for staff.
• City of Allen Park will receive $75,352 to purchase 3 sets of thermal imaging equipment for fire and emergency situations and 2 sets of extrusion equipment to go on fire engines.
• City of Dearborn will receive $70,044 to implement a citywide risk assessment review and development of contingency plan.
• South Lyon Fire Department will receive $18,857 to purchase fire safety and prevention materials.
• Armada Fire Department will receive $28,840 to purchase 3 thermal imaging cameras.
• City of Ferndale will receive $180,413 to improve operations and safety.
• City of Lincoln Park will receive $113,383 to improve operations and safety. 

More information about these grants can be found at: https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/firefighters.  

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